Semiconductor devices

Nanoelectronics & NanoOptic
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description The term nanoelectronics refers to the use of nanotechnology in electronic components. These components are often only a few nanometers in size. This course is allocated to nanoelectronics.
Overview
Nanoelectronics consist of a diverse set of devices and materials in small size. Physical effects alter materials' properties in nanoscale – inter-atomic interactions and quantum mechanical properties play a significant role in the function of these devices. Quantum effects such as tunneling and atomistic disorder dominate the characteristics of these nanoscale devices.

On the other hand, researches on improvements of electronics such as display, size, and power consumption of the device for practical use is known as nanoelectronics. This includes research on memory chips and physical surface modifications on electronic devices.


Booklet
Description
 It talks about the technology and manufacturing of semiconductor devices. It starts with a detailed IC history from its invention till now, the expectations in the future. Then it talks about nowadays transistors and ICs which are mostly based on MOS devices. It also talks about silicon technology, the dimensions of the devices and chips, and their cost.
Mental Challenge
 What are the challenges against smaller scales of these devices in the future?
Quizzes and Activities
 Activity: Research two newly proposed applications based on MOS.
Further Reading Sources
 1.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224103212_The_future_of_CMOS_technology